Over half of private landlords poised to embrace green measures

Published by Max Salsbury for 24dash.com in Housing and also in Central Government, Environment

The National Landlords Association's (NLA) latest Landlord Panel has discovered that the majority of private landlords are considering taking advantage of forthcoming energy initiatives.

The NLA quizzed 546 landlords and found that 63% are aware of the Government's Green Deal, whilst 56% are considering taking advantage of the initiatives.

The Green Deal is the Government's attempt to make all of the UK's properties more energy efficient. Any properties found to have an Energy Performance Rating of F or G after 2018 will be ruled unfit to let under new legislation.

The initiative offers to pay for the cost energy efficiency improvements through a loan attached to the property's energy bills.

David Salusbury, Chairman of the NLA, said: “Whilst our research shows that many landlords are keen to take advantage of the Green Deal, a third of landlords are not yet aware of the initiative. We encourage landlords to become familiar with the Green Deal as the private-rented sector has a key role to play in ensuring Britain meets its energy targets.

“Furthermore, it is imperative that landlords future-proof their properties and their investments. The Green Deal is their opportunity to improve the quality of their properties and demonstrate their ability to engage with government initiatives without the burden of further regulation. If landlords don’t act now, they may find their property cannot be legally let come 2018.”